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Case Western Penn State Binghamton University UB Fordham UVM Drexel RPI Colgate BU Vassar RIT| University of Rochester | Syracuse University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
U of R | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,197 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,550 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,550 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,232 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,775 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,715 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 77% |
Admission |
U of R | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,966 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.9% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1540 | 1260/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
U of R | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
U of R | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
U of R | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 61% | ||
Campus |
U of R | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than U of R based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 12,197 students)
U of R vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or Syracuse?
- University of Rochester is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Syracuse for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $58,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at U of R than Syracuse University ($60,550.00 vs. $58,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rochester than Syracuse ($39,775 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Syracuse University are 6.2% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($17,170 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University than University of Rochester (77% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 14.3% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($39,715 vs. $34,737)
U of R vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or U of R .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Syracuse has a higher acceptance rate (51.8%) than U of R (38.9%)
U of R vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R or Syracuse? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Syracuse and U of R.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than Syracuse University (83% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $5,100 more per year than Syracuse graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $65,900)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- U of R graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/